Gap Filler’s Dance-O-Mat is one of Ōtautahi’s most iconic post-quake initiatives – a moveable dance floor that encourages everyone to see the city as a stage! The Dance-O-Mat has recently nestled into the vacant lot next to Irish pub Paddy McNaughton’s on Manchester Street.
Read MoreKicking off in November was the Court Theatre’s rendition of Rent. I was lucky enough to attend opening night. Thanks to a flawless show by the Court’s wonderful troupe of creatives, performers, musicians, and supporters, it is still cemented as one of my favourite musicals.
Read MoreRipe, The Wānaka Wine and Food Festival returns to the shores of Lake Wānaka on Saturday, 18 March 2023. This festival is all about passion and energy for the best wine and food of the region and our country.
Read MoreNew Regent Quarter is Ōtautahi’s only complete heritage streetscape, with its quirky array of unique boutique stores, dynamic bars and restaurants, accommodation and, of course, diverse entertainment. Explore the street with us.
Read MoreSix Ounces is fast becoming a Christchurch institution, and thanks to the addition of late-night dining, the Papanui Road eatery is cemented as a local for the Merivale and St Albans community.
Read MoreAfter recently taking out the 2022 Hospitality Awards Supreme award, King of Snake’s David Warring took a quick five to chat with Avenues editor Joshua about their new Terrace location, the team behind the win, and the summer ahead for the restaurant.
Read MoreNew Regent’s undeniable magic is spreading with the impending arrival of Odeon – a new dining establishment by Shafeeq Ismail, the creative force behind the restaurant Story. Odeon will open on the New Regent end of Gloucester Street in the coming weeks.
Read MoreSummer has arrived, so venture out and explore all our city and beyond has to offer. We uncover some lesser-known spots to help you make the most of a Christchurch summer.
Read MoreSCAPE Public Art revolutionises the open spaces of Ōtautahi and public art practice in Aotearoa by installing free-to-view contemporary public art in the central city.
Read MorePastry chef Courtney Schimanski joined Te Pae Christchurch shortly before opening in 2021. With a passion for baking nurtured by her gran, Courtney studied for her Diploma in Patisserie at ARA Institute of Canterbury…
Read MoreThe founder of Black Origin brought his expertise to New Zealand in 2015 when he began raising a small herd of Wagyu cattle on a local farm in Lincoln, Canterbury. He had years of experience with the luxury product gained in his hometown of Kobe, Japan, and had the goal of producing high-quality Wagyu beef in New Zealand using time-honoured, traditional techniques.
Read MoreIt’s easy to forget that cooking is a deeply personal pursuit. Perhaps the most surprising yet important ingredient required to prepare food for others is courage. If you’ve ever taken the time to cook a meal for someone, you’ll know what I mean. That silent sense of vulnerability that comes when you serve up a bowl of love, sweat, and fears.
Read MoreDozens of first prizes for quilting, many more second and thirds for a wide range of beautifully crafted items, including cross-stitched cushions and upcycled jewellery – these are things I can only dream of. Along with running and drawing, crafting is something I have wanted to be able to do forever.
Read MoreOur central city is a vibrant collection of diverse shops, hospitality venues, offices, and experiences, most of which you won’t find in malls or suburban shopping centres. There are almost 1000 businesses in the CBD, with new places always opening up!
Read MoreFrom 1919 until 1963, New Zealand audiences were guaranteed “snappy scenes, bright singing, excellent dancing, and sparkling comedy” when attending a Stan Lawson Production. Stan wasn’t just a producer; he could dance, sing, and wisecrack. However, he was arguably New Zealand’s leading female impersonator.
Read MoreBetween the wires of the Ico Traders Orere Sofa from Ballantynes, a landscape mural painted in Resene Sour Dough, Resene Woodland, and Resene Artefact creates a tranquil space.
Read MoreIt was an auspicious day when my parents bought our family’s first (and last) Handycam. When other kids were off filming Jackass-like stunts, their sporty adventures, or family holidays, I took to documenting my creative outlets.
Read MoreWhat’s your favourite exhibit at Canterbury Museum? The horse in the Christchurch Street? Ed Hillary’s tractor in the Antarctic Gallery? The Huia in the Bird Hall? One of the taonga in Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho o Ngā Tūpuna?
Read MoreOnstage, the magic that is created within The Court Theatre is easy to see in the talented people who create memorable characters. But creating the world that these characters inhabit are many talented artists and craftspeople working behind the scenes.
Read MoreFor 15 years, Felt – Aotearoa’s largest online marketplace for locally made goods and gifts – has ensured that thousands of New Zealand makers have a platform to connect with customers, and in turn, their own businesses are thriving.
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